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MJ55 EBF

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,409 mi
Last recorded76,409 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,409 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,193 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on edges

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2016 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on edges

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,566 miles

nsr tyre cracking replace in near future

rear wiper blade very poor condition

spare tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,566 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

nsr tyre cracking replace in near future

rear wiper blade very poor condition

spare tyre cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Dec 2014 58,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S rear brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,897 miles

front tyres low on tread 3mm,rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,351 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,565 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 41,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,888 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 30,365 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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MJ55 EBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 EBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ55 EBF is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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